The Al Qasr cinema will have 15 screens and is scheduled to open in the first quarter of 2019.

It will include Vox’s family-friendly Kids and larger screen Max experiences, according to the announcement.

The project will form part of a renovation of existing mall space that will also see the addition of new dining outlets and a bowling centre.

“The new cinema complex will meet the expectations of our discerning guests and will feature the next generation technology fit for the current sophisticated and tech-savvy Saudi movie-buffs,” said Dar Al Arkan Development CEO Kelvin Kwok Han Sim.

“This is a significant contribution and a novel addition to the evolving Saudi-cinema-culture. We are delighted to be partnering with Majid Al Futtaim on this exciting project in Riyadh.”

Vox has said it plans to open 600 screens in Saudi Arabia over the next five years. It opened Saudi Arabia’s first IMAX in late April.